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Originally Posted by Seth
I thought Manchester Metro ran as a Tram through the city, And on rail between Manchester/Bury/Altrincham. I was coach driving, and doing "Rail Replacement" We did this from around 16-30 to Midnight, each evening for a few months as all the stations had thier platforms lowered! So does this not count as "Tram/Train??
Seth
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Seth,
The Manchester Metrolink uses ordinary trams which never come into contact with "real" trains (heavy rail). Although much of the Metrolink system was once B.R. it is now separate from the existing Network Rail system.
Tram-Trains differ in that they have dual electrical systems and are built to higher safety standards so that they can operate alongside heavy rail trains.